Life has been very interesting lately.

First, I got some good advice today about dating, marriage, Christianity, and family. Let me tell you my mom is in the hospital. Please pray that all will go well with her blood sugar. It has been dropping here lately in the low teens number. She has been dizzy, and bruises are showing up all over her body. She is not in pain( I am grateful) Her name is Mary. The advice I got was to stop trying to control everything and let God do what he is going to do without me messing it up. The advice continued to remind me why I am on this earth, which is to help plant seeds for Christ. Am I doing that at my private Christian school.(yes) My saved church that meets in Marietta, Georgia(yes). Am I doing it at my condo that I purchased a month ago(N0) bank,grocery store, gas station, many restaurants I frequent( All of these are no or maybe) We got work to do people let's do it!

Second, I am very thankful for many things today. My work has been my life. Greater Atlanta Christian and East Cobb Church make up the bulk of my life right now. I love and I'm very thankful to be involved in both ministries. I don't really look at it as a job. Although, I do get paid for both works, I am humbled by these opportunities and that both places seemed to have accepted who I am for who I am. You know what I mean. I am very thankful for the Leadership in both places. They are not perfect and I know you can't believe it, but I am not perfect as well.

Third, Volleyball begins for me tomorrow. Our first game is tomorrow. I am excited. I pray that my girls will be ready mentally. I have missed the coaching scene. Tomorrow should be a great day to restart that career. We do have a little girl drama here at the beginning. We will see how that plays out tomorrow.

Have a great week!

Mother update

She got the all clear to go home today. Right before the doctor was going to release her, he checked her blood pressure and decided to keep her overnight. She is not a happy camper today! Meanwhile, I am mediating verbal fights between siblings. Life just keeps on going!

Update

Well,

Tonight I began my assistant coaching career by helping our 8th Grade Basketball Team to victory. We are 1-0. It was beautiful. I will only have to attend games with our team. I love the game of basketball and have a dream of one day coaching my own team. I have days in which I would like to teach bible and coach both basketball and football. My new dream job besides the one I currently have. I am the Chaplain for both Elementary and Junior High. Some days, I think I am better suited to coach and teach bible. This is just the time of year for teachers.

My mom is doing great! She has been sober now for a while. We look forward to the holidays.

I am back at East Cobb and worship has been incredible. I believe I needed and the congregation needed me to be gone for awhile. absence makes the heart grow fonder I believe is the saying.

Dating: Right now no one special. I have lost some weight here lately worrying about my mom. We are good, and I look forward to getting back on the saddle of dating again.

Alcoholism

Today, I had to confront my mom about her renewed binge of drinking. After my step dad died I did not know what might happen. My mom tries to be the strong one. Today, we cried together. I wanted to have her to talk as much as she could. I got a call that she might be sick. Recently, I have reported how glad I am of the time I am spending with my mom here lately. My mom suffers from depression, more than I know. We talked about all of her children and grandchildren. She wants so much to be that grandmother that has everything. You know when the grandkids come over, there is nothing she won't do for them. This is not her situation especially with limited funds. I have been putting pressure( too much I learned today) on my mom to keep her finances in order. Like, problably many of you, I have to help out from time to time. All during my childhood, I can bearly remember my mom sober, only really for the last 12 years. I learned today like most people who are alcoholics, she wants to escape the realities of her situation. Please be in prayer for me, my family, and especially my mom. I am wanting another gathering when my mom is sober to really deal with our family issues. I have learned that many families have their issues. I am wanting to deal with this one for me.

September is here!

Cooler weather has arrived in Atlanta. I have been sweatin up a storm. I even went to the doctor to make sure I was doing alright. He said I was. I lost a few pounds( He also was glad about that as well) My body is large( don't laugh- yours is problably large as well) Anyway, cooler weather is here and I will hopefully now be able to wear shirts that are light without worrying about underarm sweat( that sounds bad)

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Today was my last day officially with the East Cobb Church. I have trully enjoyed my time there. I will be attending North Atlanta church beginning next week. Right now just as a member- more to report later. They gave me a dating basket as I have told them this move is being made because I don't want to be 40 and single. ( I am reminded again of the 42 old woman who wanted to date me- YIKES!) Well, in 6 years I'll be that woman. So, God said Go young man! Anyway, I am looking forward to being a regular member for once. I have never been in this situation. It will be interesting while it last!


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My mom continues to crack me up. This is the lady who taught me to say even to my students "The more you cry, the less you pee" ( I know, keep laughing- she has more, but this is a G-rated website) Today, she informs me that she paid her rent. Not too funny, I had not deposited her checks yet, she went on to say it would be ok her rent man really did not need the money. I asked her how did she know, he still had not cashed the check from last month. I proceeded to tell her that did not matter. She proceeded to tell me where to go. ( if you know what I mean) She is very funny, if you are around, I never know what she might say to you.


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I am now caught up on all of the beginning of the year things teacher's have to do. I have been behind here lately. I continue to thankful for the opportunities God gives me to minister to others. This week, I agreed to lead worship for the Christian Education Associations meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Good ole Dr. Jerry Bowling from Harding, gave me the call. He and his late wife Carol, both always encouraged me while I did my volunteer work for Downtown Church in Searcy. He is a good man. I look forward to seeing him again in January. This reminds me of all of the Youth gatherings I have had a chance to be part of. I will blog about that at some point. Anyway, I hope that you enjoy your Labor day weekend. Terry